Ghosthunting New Jersey by L'Aura
Hladik - Hladik writes about her personal visits to 34 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the
public, and shares her experiences as well as other firsthand accounts. Locations include: The Spy House, one of the most haunted sites on the Eastern Seaboard and home to several ghosts and The Proprietary House, haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a Revolutionary War soldier, and others who occupy the ladies’ room. Ghosts of central New Jersey : Bizarre, Strange and Deadly by Richard J. Kimmel - Tour Central New Jersey's myths, legends, and happenings including the haunted Circle Player's Theater, the Burlington County Prison Museum and the infamous Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital where shadow people and screams of the dead are common.
Pine Barrens Legends, Lore and Lies by William McMahon -The New Jersey Pine Barrens is a legendary place with a fascinating history, rich in mystery, adventure, and romance.This book is a mix of local lore, history and fantastic yarns. Historic Haunted America by Michael Norman and Beth Scott - Here is a comprehensive investigation into North American ghost legends from the ghost-ridden forts in Old Tucson to the "Inn of the 17 Ghosts" near Philadelphia - and many more. These stories of the past and present sound so terrifyingly real that even the most skeptical reader would believe.
A Spirited War: George Washington and the Ghosts of the Revolution in CentralNew Jersey by Donald Johnstone Peck - New Jersey has recently been hailed as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution." Peck and his companion, psychic Jane Doherty, visit many historic sites that still do exist, and they provide a fresh analysis of events that took place in the area, along with explanations of the personalities involved in them.
Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts by Paul Evans Pedersen Jr. -Pedersen’s 21 stories and three songs are inspired by South Jersey’s rich folkloreand includes everything from offbeat explanations of natural phenomena to unconventional takes on popular legends. Pedersen will be at the Warren Township Library on October 23 to share some stories and songs from his book.
Weird NJ: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran - You probably know of the infamous Jersey Devil, but have you heard of the Matawan Man Eater or the Hoboken Monkey-Man? These are just some of the odd, mysterious and unexplainable in this book.
Spooky New Jersey : Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore retold by S. E. Schlosser - Set deep in the Pinelands and Ramapo Mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and in historic towns like Burlington and Springfield, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again. You'll meet ghosts and witches, hear things that go bump in the night.The Case of the Unknown Woman: A 19th Century Murder Mystery by Alexander Shipley - This is a fascinating tale based on an actual event that began on March 26, 1887, when a young woman was found murdered in a field on the outskirts of Rahway, New Jersey. Some have speculated there is a possible link between this dastardly deed and the crimes of Jack the Ripper. Shipley will discuss his book at the Warren Township Library on October 26.
Trucker Ghost stories: and Other True Tales of Haunted Highways, Weird Encounters, and Legends of the Road edited by Annie Wilder - These are true stories from the highways and byways of America. These firsthand accounts are as varied as the storytellers themselves—some are detailed and filled with the terror and suspense that made people feel they had to share what happened to them with others; others are brief and straightforward re-tellings of truly chilling events.
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